It never got much better on the field for the Huskers. Lee struggled with interceptions, and the defenders didn't take to Diaco' 3-4 system. Diaco made bizarre remarks critical of his players after a November loss to Northwestern, including a zinger about the Huskers not knowing how to tackle properly when he first saw them in a live practice in the spring.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 25, 2017 17:32 UTC